Prairie Flower Recreation Area

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PRAIRIE FLOWER RECREATION AREA Playground

Featured amenities

Playground Playground

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

153 total sites

RV Sites

153 sites

About Prairie Flower Recreation Area

Prairie Flower Recreation Area is located on the 26,000-acre Saylorville Lake Project, which stretches more than 50 miles up the Des Moines River Valley. The lake provides a wide variety of recreational activities, including boating, swimming, fishing, hiking and hunting.

Number of accommodations: 153

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 1 to Oct 24

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Playground Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

153 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 A01, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A02, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A03, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A05, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A06, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A07, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A08, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 A09, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A10, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A11, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A12, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A13, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A14, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A15, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A16, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A17, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A18, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A19, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A20, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A21, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A22, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A23, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A24, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A25, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A26, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A27, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A28, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A29, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A30, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 A31, Loop: ASTE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B32, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B38, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B39, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B40, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B41, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B42, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B43, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B44, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B45, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B46, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B47, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B48, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B49, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B50, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B51, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B52, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B53, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B54, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B55, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B56, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B57, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B58, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B59, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B60, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B61, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B62, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B63, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B64, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B65, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B66, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B67, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B68, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B69, Loop: BLAZ RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C100, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C101, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C102, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C103, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C104, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C105, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C106, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C107, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C108, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C109, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C110, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C111, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C112, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C70, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C71, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C72, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C73, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C74, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C75, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C76, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C77, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C78, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C79, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C80, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C81, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C82, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C83, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C84, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C85, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C86, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C87, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C88, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C89, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C90, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C91, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C92, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C93, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C94, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C95, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C96, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C97, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C98, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C99, Loop: CONE RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D113, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D114 & D115, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D116, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D117, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D118, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D119, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D120, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D121, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D122, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D123, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D124, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D125, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D126, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D127, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D128, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D129, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D130, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D131, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D132, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D133, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D135, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D137, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D138, Loop: DOGB RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 E149, Loop: ELDE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 F153, Loop: FLEA RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H173, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H174, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H175, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H176, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H177, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H178, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H179, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H180, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H181, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H182, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H183, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H184, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H185, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H186, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H187, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H188, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H189, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 H190, Loop: HONE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 J205, Loop: JUNE RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 K213, Loop: KNAP RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 M231, Loop: MAYW RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 O251, Loop: OX-E RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available

Reviews (756)

What Guests Are Saying

Prairie Flower Recreation Area is praised for its beautiful scenery, spacious and clean campsites, and well-maintained facilities, including restrooms and showers. Reviewers highlight the friendly staff, excellent biking trails, and proximity to nearby amenities, making it an ideal spot for families and gatherings. Some minor concerns include uneven parking spots for RVs and occasional maintenance needs, but overall, visitors express a strong desire to return.

Review Summary

4.6
756 reviews
5
73.0%
552
4
18.4%
139
3
5.3%
40
2
1.9%
14
1
1.5%
11

PETER B

Verified

June 24, 2022 Stayed at: C81, Loop: CONE

5

We had a wonderful time. I love watching the boats go by. The days were hot but tolerable. We camp here often.

Mark S

Verified

June 24, 2022 Stayed at: B46, Loop: BLAZ

5

We enjoyed our stay at Prairie Flower Campground. The bathroom/shower facilities were always clean and functioning. We are going back for 9 days next week!

Brenda D

Verified

June 23, 2022 Stayed at: C110, Loop: CONE

5

Nice place. Clean. Great view

Byron W

Verified

June 23, 2022 Stayed at: A02, Loop: ASTE

4

Byron W

Verified

June 23, 2022 Stayed at: A02, Loop: ASTE

4

Lori S

Verified

June 22, 2022 Stayed at: H180, Loop: HONE

5

I loved the 'check in' gate. It felt like a very secure campground.

Christi G

Verified

June 21, 2022 Stayed at: D116, Loop: DOGB

5

D loop site 116 was the perfect amount of shade.

Robert L

Verified

June 20, 2022 Stayed at: C76, Loop: CONE

5

Quite and clean, concrete pad and picnic area help keep the camper clean

Dave R

Verified

June 20, 2022 Stayed at: D118, Loop: DOGB

5

We like to stay in the Dog Bane loop of Prairie Flower Campground. It is a quieter loop and the sites are roomy and set up very well for privacy.
Staff has ALWAYS been pleasant to work with! Little bit more drive into Des Moines but worth the stay and extra driving.

Jenny C

Verified

June 19, 2022 Stayed at: D130, Loop: DOGB

4

Camped in Dogbane loop. It was quiet and relaxing. The site was paved and well shaded. Area was well maintained and facilities are clean.

Location Prairie Flower Recreation Area

Address:
Saylorville Lake Administration Office, 5600 Nw 78 Th Avenue
Johnston, IA, 50131-1941
United States

Highway access

Prairie Flower Recreation Area is accessible via Iowa State Highway 415, which is approximately 5 miles to the east. Interstate 80 is about 20 miles to the north.

Elevation: 286 feet

Distance to downtown

8.3 mi drive to downtown Johnston (about 13 min)

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • Click here for more information
  • Click here for a virtual tour of the Saylorville Lake area.
  • Quiet Hours: From 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Campgrounds are restricted to registered campers during these hours. Visitors must leave by 10:00 p.m. Gates remain open 24/7.

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: September 7, 2026

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